🌱 3rd Ave North Double Homicide + Birmingham Open Enrollment Scams

Hello, Birmingham. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and not as warm. High: 71 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. The Birmingham Police Department is currently investigating a double homicide that occurred early Sunday morning. The shooting took place in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue North around 2:00 a.m. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The department says it has not yet identified any suspects. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded to a drowning at Embassy Suites on Saturday. According to the department, a child was located inside the hotel pool on Woodcrest Pl. The child is currently at Children's ER in critical condition. The department is actively investigating the incident. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. The Better Business Bureau is warning Birmingham residents about possible open enrollment scams. The scammers are posing as insurance agents while attempting to take residents' identities or money. The agency is asking residents to report scams at this link. (WBRC)

Today in Birmingham:

• Ashtanga Yoga In The Gardens At Birmingham Botanical Gardens (8:30 AM)
• Scavenger Hunt At West End Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Between the Lines At Smithfield Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters: Here’s a handy list of the latest properties in the Birmingham area to hit the market. (Birmingham Patch)
• Do you have a craving for pancakes? Bham Now named these eateries as having the best pancake stacks in the Birmingham area. (Bham Now)
• The City of Birmingham is implementing a new uniform garbage cart system. The new carts start arriving today, Oct. 17. (City of Birmingham)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.